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The GMC Sierra 1500, 2500 HD and 3500 HD address different work and towing requirements. The source article compares their pricing, engines, dimensions, maximum capabilities, equipment and fuel consumption.
The source lists different price ranges for all three lineups and more available configurations for the Sierra 1500. The prices below are preserved as they appeared in the March 2026 article.
| Specification | Sierra 1500 | Sierra 2500 | Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price range | $52,920–$105,911 | $69,220–$126,920 | $71,320–$129,020 |
| Number of configurations | 8 | 7 | 6 |
According to the publication, the Sierra 1500 offers four engines, while the Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD offer two. The source table summarizes maximum performance rather than comparing every engine individually.
| Specification | Sierra 1500 | Sierra 2500 & 3500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine options | 2.7L TurboMax; 5.3L V8; 6.2L EcoTec V8; 3.0L Duramax turbodiesel | 6.6L V8; 6.6L Duramax turbodiesel V8 |
| Maximum horsepower | 420 hp | 470 hp |
| Maximum torque | 495 lb-ft | 975 lb-ft |
The source notes that the Sierra 1500 offers multiple cab and bed choices, while the Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD also come in several configurations. The dimensions below apply only to the base configurations compared in the article.
| Dimensions | Sierra 1500 | Sierra 2500 | Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 5,359 mm | 6,002 mm | |
| Width | 2,061 mm | 2,076 mm | |
| Height | 1,923 mm | 2,030 mm | 2,056 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mm | 3,607 mm | 3,595 mm |
| Bed length | 2,018 mm | 2,496 mm | |
Published maximum capabilities increase substantially from the Sierra 1500 to the 2500 HD and 3500 HD. The source specifically attributes the 3500 HD’s higher capacities in part to its more robust chassis. Actual ratings depend on configuration, engine and equipment.
| Capacity | Sierra 1500 | Sierra 2500 | Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum towing capacity | 13,300 lb | 21,870 lb | 36,000 lb |
| Maximum payload | 2,410 lb | 4,460 lb | 5,196 lb |
The article mentions several features that may be available across the three lineups. Exact availability depends on trim, package and options.
The source explains that the Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD do not have the same type of official fuel-consumption ratings as the Sierra 1500 in its comparison. It therefore uses Fuelly estimates for the two HD models.
| Fuel consumption | Sierra 1500 | Sierra 2500 | Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combined city/highway fuel consumption | 12.5 L/100 km | ≈17.5 L/100 km | ≈18.0 L/100 km |
The 17.5 and 18.0 L/100 km figures are estimates cited by the article from Fuelly, a user-reported data source; they are not official ratings. The Sierra 1500 figure is attributed by the article to Natural Resources Canada. All values are preserved as they appeared in the March 2026 publication and were not independently verified as part of this migration.
The source presents the Sierra 1500 as the most versatile choice for everyday driving when Heavy Duty-level work capacity is not required.
The article presents the Sierra 2500 HD as an option for users who need substantially more towing and payload capability than the 1500 without necessarily moving up to the 3500 HD.
The Sierra 3500 HD is presented as the comparison’s choice for maximum-capability requirements, particularly when work regularly involves very heavy loads or trailers.
| Specification | Sierra 1500 | Sierra 2500 | Sierra 3500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $52,920 | $69,220 | $71,320 |
| Maximum horsepower | 420 hp | 470 hp | |
| Maximum towing capacity | 13,300 lb | 21,870 lb | 36,000 lb |
| Maximum payload | 2,410 lb | 4,460 lb | 5,196 lb |
Note: pricing, power figures, capacities, dimensions, equipment and fuel-consumption values are preserved as they appeared in the article published on March 13, 2026. They were not updated or independently verified as part of this migration.
